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Classic Gujarat Tour


Duration: 09 Nights / 10 Days
Places to visit: Delhi - Ahmedabad – Chotta Udaipur - Jambugodha - Uthelia - Bhavnagar - Palitana - Gondal - Wankaner – Ahmedabad – Delhi


Day 01:  Arrive Delhi
On your arrival at International airport, transfer to your hotel for overnight stay.

Delhi, India’s modern capital is also an ancient city tracing its origins in legend.  It is dotted with hundreds of landmarks and offers more than a millennium of history in stone.  From here various Hindu and Muslim dynasties including the Mughals ruled India. When British administration moved to Delhi and New Delhi became the Capital of India once again.


Day 02:  In Delhi
Full day proceed for city sightseeing of Delhi

 

Morning visit Qutub Minar, one of the fine examples of early afghan architecture, Humayun Tomb - a red sand stone structure is considered to be the predecessor of Taj Mahal. India Gate (War Memorial Arch) and Lakshminarayan Temple - a modern Hindu Temple, Also drive past Parliament House and Presidency House.


Afternoon visit Raj Ghat - the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, Jama Masjid, one of the largest and best-known mosques, and drive past Red Fort.

Later enjoy cycle rickshaw ride within Old Delhi

Evening enjoy the Sound and light show in Red fort.

Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 03:  Delhi - Ahmedabad

Morning as per scheduled time you will be transferred to the airport to connect flight to Ahmedabad  and on arrival check-in into your hotel.


Ahmedabad is city of Ahmed Shah (the medieval ruler of Gujarat) known for its rich past and its association with Mahatma Gandhi the father of Nation. And city offers a unique style of architecture, which is a blend of Hindu and Islamic styles (Indo-Saracenic style of architecture) is today, known as the Manchester of the East, because of its once booming textile industry and being one of the highly industrialized cities in India, also known as India's Textile City. This city was originally built on the banks of the river Sabarmati, but it has expanded since.


Afternoon proceed for city sightseeing tour.
Visiting the fascinating poles of old city with beautiful wooden carved houses and one of the most colourful temple of city Swaminarayan temple built in late 19th century and Gandhi Ashram, Adalaj Step Well, Kankaria Lake and Sidi Sayyid Mosque Huteesing Temple , Bhadra Fort & Teen Darwaja, Tombs of Ahmed Shah and his Queens and Jami mosque.


Later visit the Jama Masjid. Jama Masjid was built in 1423 by Ahmad Shah and described by some as the most beautiful mosque in India. This mosque is believed to have been constructed from the items salvaged from the demolished Hindu and Jain temples. After visiting the mosque we visit the Calico museum of textiles. This museum of textiles has excellent exhibits of antique and modern textiles including rare tapestries, wall hangings, costumes and old weaving machines.
Stay overnight at hotel.


Day 04: In Ahmedabad (Excursion to Chotta Udaipur)
Morning proceed for full day excursion to Chotta Udaipur and on arrival check-in into the hotel.


Visit the Chotta Udaipur to see various colorful tribal belts which is very unique of Gujarat Traditional and cultural living style.
Evening you will return to the hotel for overnight stay.


Day 05: Jambugodha - Uthelia

Morning drive to Uthelia via Champaner, A World Heritage site declared as one of the hundred endangered architectural monument of the World.
 Evening you will arrive of Uthelia check-in into the hotel for overnight stay.


Day 06: Uthelia - Bhavnagar
Morning proceed for Bhavnagar en route visit the Harrappen era located at Lothal the palace.


The word 'Lothal' meaning 'place of (he dead' in Gujarati language is said to have been formed by combining the words Loth and thal (sthal). Lothal is essentially a single culture site. The Harappan Culture in all its variant forms is well represented here. The Harappans were attracted to Lothal not only by its sheltered harbour with a rich cotton-and rice-growing hinterland but also by its bead-making industry.


 It became a busy industrial centre importing pure copper and producing bronze celts, fish-hooks, chisels, spearheads and ornaments which were supplied through normal trade channels all over the western province and beyond.

 

Later proceed to Bhavnagar and on arrival check-in into the hotel for overnight stay.


Bhavnagar was founded by Bhavsinhji Gohil (1703-64 AD) in 1723 AD near the Gulf of Khambhat, on a carefully chosen strategic location having potential of maritime trade. The Darbargadh (royal residence) was located at the center of the town. The rulers of Bhavnagar subsequently shifted to Motibag and Nilambag Palace. 
                                                                                     
Day 05:  Bhavnagar – Palitana - Bhavnagar
Morning leave for a city sightseeing tour


Visit the Takhteshwar Temple and Gandhi Smriti Museum. Takhteshwar temple is located on a small hillock and provide good views over the city and out into the Gulf of Cambay. Gandhi Smriti Museum is located northeast, by the clock tower and has a good collection of Gandhi memorabilia and and lovely place and Victoria Park.


Later proceed for and excursion to Paliatana


Palitana is the gateway to the Shatrunjaya hill and one of the Jainism's holiest pilgrimage sites. There are about 863 temples on the top of the hill, exquisitely carved in marble and built over a span of 900 years. To visit the temples on the Shatrunjaya hill one has to climb 600 m 9up the hill.


Afternoon proceed for city sightseeing of Palitana


Visit the Jain temple. The temple which is dedicated to Shri Adishwara, the first Jain Tirthankara (apostle) is one of the most magnificent temples and the most sacred temple on Shatrunjaya hill and the Chaumukha or the four faced temple.
Later you will return to Bhavnagar to stay overnight at hotel.


Day 06: Bhavnagar - Gondal
drive to Gondal and on arrival at Junagarh check-in at the hotel for overnight stay.

Gondal is a place with a royal past and naturally is dotted with a number of forts and palaces. The rulers of Gondal were great lovers of automobiles and one can see several vintage and Classic cars in the royal garage. Two Royal Rail saloons of the Gondal State were renovated, keeping the original decor and are available in the Orchard Garden palace. 

Morning sightseeing city tour of Gondal


Visit Orchard Palace, Naulakha palace was built during the 17th century, and is the oldest palace in Gondal and the royal garages in Gondal.
Evening excursion to Jetpur textile town known for yarn dyeing and hand printed saris.
Stay overnight at hotel.

 

Day 07: Gondal - Wankaner
Morning drive to Wanakner on way visit Rajkot including the Watson Museum, Rashtriya Shala to see the weaving cloths and local Rajkot City.
Afternoon arrival at Wanakner enjoy a visiting the Palace Museum and local Village.


Later check-in into the hotel for overnight stay.


Day 08: Wankaner – Ahmedabad
Morning you will drive to Ahmedabad and on arrival check-in into your hotel.


Ahmedabad is city of Ahmed Shah (the medieval ruler of Gujarat) known for its rich past and its association with Mahatma Gandhi the father of Nation. And city offers a unique style of architecture, which is a blend of Hindu and Islamic styles (Indo-Saracenic style of architecture) is today, known as the Manchester of the East, because of its once booming textile industry and being one of the highly industrialized cities in India, also known as India's Textile City. This city was originally built on the banks of the river Sabarmati, but it has expanded since.


Day 09:  In Ahmedabad
Afternoon proceed for city sightseeing tour.

Visiting the fascinating poles of old city with beautiful wooden carved houses and one of the most colourful temple of city Swaminarayan temple built in late 19th century and Gandhi Ashram, Adalaj Step Well, Kankaria Lake and Sidi Sayyid Mosque Huteesing Temple , Bhadra Fort & Teen Darwaja, Tombs of Ahmed Shah and his Queens and Jami mosque.


Later visit the Jama Masjid. Jama Masjid was built in 1423 by Ahmad Shah and described by some as the most beautiful mosque in India. This mosque is believed to have been constructed from the items salvaged from the demolished Hindu and Jain temples. After visiting the mosque we visit the Calico museum of textiles. This museum of textiles has excellent exhibits of antique and modern textiles including rare tapestries, wall hangings, costumes and old weaving machines.
Stay overnight at hotel.


Day 10: Ahmedabad - Delhi – Onward Journey
In time Departure transfer to the airport for flight to Delhi. After reaching the airport of Delhi take the connecting flight to your onward destination.

 
 
 
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